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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
3
Porto Rican student R. Pagan Artiz, a Texas A and M College attendee from Porto Rico, registered on June 5 with a large group of other students.
A young man registers for military service and submits a dated exemption reply. The letter, dated April 5, 1917, declares he is a Porto Rican who has come to the country. The document reflects a possible administrative error or predated writing.
A Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College student posts a patriotic letter outlining plans to study modern farming in the United States and return to help increase crop yields. He mentions ROTC training, potential service with Spanish-speaking troops, and a focus on food production for a war-stricken nation.
A common sense remedy for corn pains is promoted as the world's best and sold in Bryan. Endorsed by E. J. Jenkins M. H. James and N. A. Stewart, the product claims to relieve discomfort by addressing the root cause.
The Brazos county exemption board met with P. H. Arrington as chairman and W. C. Boyett as the other member. G. G. Griffin elected secretary and Erwin Simpson as clerk. They compared registration cards to originals and began listing names. No. 1 is Roger Q. Astin. The 2080 names of 21 to 30 year olds registered June 5 are prepared for posting, newspaper publication, and transmission to the governor and war department. The board expects to eliminate essentials and send the remainder to Washington for pro rata selection.
Mrs Chas Reitz of Allens Mills Pa credits Foley's Honey and Tar with helping her family for eleven years. The advertisement touts it as a true friend for coughs colds croup whooping cough asthma hay fever and warns buyers to get the genuine product from Foley's.
James Martin of Big Sandy Upshur county came to Boonville Brazos county in 1856 and helped Richard Smith print the county paper using the old style G Washington hand press. He recalled a log courthouse jail era, a prisoner Milli gin who escaped, and a slave who changed hands amid war profiteering. He visited his niece Mrs. Charlie Eden while hunting old Masonic and war comrades. He found four veterans including John Ferguson George Fullerton Columbus Shones.
In season of hay fever and asthma many suffer, with B. Cc Schaff of Creston noting Foley's Honey and Tar provides relief by loosening phlegm. The product is advertised as non opiate and helps sleep for asthma sufferers.
Sergeant Robert L. Faulk of the Texas National Guard returns to Bryan to recruit men. After a prior visit he secured three applicants. Local boys have joined the navy recently, but few have entered other army branches. He will be on Main Street in khaki uniform.
General Hotha in Capetown broadcasts a grave warning against propaganda for independence aimed at voters in provincial elections. He says the move is impractical and dangerous, could spark bitterness and race hatred, and risks civil war amid war-time conditions. He pleads for pioneers and fathers to choose the honorable path for South Africa's future.
Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri credits Foley Kidney Pills with fixing a two year back ailment. The ad mentions rheumatic pains aching joints and swollen muscles as signs of kidney trouble and asserts prompt relief from Foley Kidney Pills.
San Francisco July 9. US district attorney John W. Preston announced 139 indictments for alleged American acuity violations. Ninety eight relate to a worldwide plot to foment revolution in India and forty one concern the so called steamship Sacramento case alleging efforts to provision German warships at sea. Several defendants appear in both sets.
Sergeant Faulk enrolled Walter Chesak of Bryan this morning for enlistment in the Second Texas Infantry. Chesak will travel to San Antonio for his final physical examination. The sergeant also reports three or four other prospects awaiting processing.
In intense heat or hard labor a back stitch and strained muscles resist relief. Ballard's Snow Liniment offers penetrating relief, described as exactly what you need during such pains. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles at M.
Hallettsville Texas July 6 a number of young men from this county join military companies forming in Cuero Gonzales and Schulenburg preferring enlistment to being drafted Leslie A von Rosenberg son of Mrs Metta von Rosenberg of Hallettsville selected as second lieutenant of the Cuero company graduate of Agricultural and Mechanical college class of 1916
The examining trial of Prank Pamelia charged with the murder of Tom Ropolo was postponed from Monday morning before Justice of the Peace Gainer to a future date at the defendant's request.
Local listing shows items for sale by Steve Montalbano along with a roster of buyers and partners including Pitts Bridge N A Stewart M64B James Bryan A J Edwards Cawthorn Goree Neelley Wellborn Fel ton ONeil Bryan. The fragment suggests a community sale event with multiple participants in Bryan area.
The Cedar Creek Fourth of July picnic drew a large crowd from Brazos Robertson Leon Madison and Grimes counties. Attendees enjoyed abundant country food as Hon Lamar Bethea Law Henderson and Rev Nichols delivered patriotic addresses and invited all to Bryan for a weekend singing convention.
Foley cathartic tablets cleanse the bowels and aid digestion. They are promoted as relieving indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas and constipation. Endorsed by M. H. James urging regularity and health.
Agents of the Department of Justice arrested two German nationals in New York on Friday afternoon. One is described as a paymaster in the German spy network. the other linked to Captain Franz Von Papen. They were taken to Ellis Island as alien enemies.
An 19th century ad touts Herbine as a remedy to improve liver function, tone the stomach, and purify the bowels. The product is priced at 50 cents and sold by M. H. James.
H Harris reports a minor schedule shift effective Sunday July 8 for the H and T C. The northbound day train will arrive at 2 07 p m and the southbound at 4 03 p m. Night trains unchanged. Adjustments result in the northbound about 30 minutes later and the southbound 12 minutes earlier due to Houston connections.
From Monday's Daily Eagle the county commissioners are in session to review monthly bills and bids for remodeling the courthouse. Bids were expected to be submitted at this session.
An advertisement attacks calomel as dangerous mercury and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims calomel causes cramping and salivation while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without sickness, inviting readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from a druggist.
County commissioners reviewed detailed remodeling plans for the courthouse and estimated a total around 26 000 dollars. Major items include a 75 foot smokestack driven steam heating system and basement foundation work, plus painting, plastering, and electric lighting upgrades. A cheaper boiler house option was discussed but cost remains high. Bills from the month were approved for payment.
The Georgia house voted 113 to 5 to adopt a resolution endorsing President Wilson and his war policy after addresses by Representative Will of Hart county. Mr Winn argued against conscription, urging no compulsion for military service.
A late cold damp spring brings backache rheumatic pains and lumbago reports from readers. Mrs T J Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska says Foley Kidney Pills helped her recover from a lumbago attack. M H James.
T H Black, a telegraph operator for the Houston and Texas Central Railway, has been instructed by the war department to settle his affairs and report at San Antonio by Wednesday, no later than Saturday this week. He was recently admitted to the signal corps.
An ad promotes Herbine as a liver tonic to cure ailments from an inactive liver. It claims the remedy strengthens the liver cleanses the bowels and restores health. The 50 cent price and seller M H James are listed.
Probate court records under Judge J T Maloney show a probate application for the estates of Albert Ellrich and Mary Ellrich. The filing seeks to probate a will or determine succession for the deceased.
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